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Published:
May 14, 2006
New
anti-social drinking warning signs introduced on Burnham seafront
New
signs warning anti-social drinkers that their alcohol may be seized
by police have this week been introduced along Burnham seafront.
 Burnham-On-Sea.com
reported in March that the signs would be installed by Sedgemoor
District Council along The Esplanade - and this week several of
the signs were installed as part of a
crackdown
on anti-social drinking.
Several
Designated Drinking Orders are already in force in other parts
of Burnham and Highbridge, having been introduced in June 2005
to stamp out anti-social drinking in known trouble spots.
Police
have the power to ask for alcohol to be handed over if people
are deemed to be causing trouble. If they refuse, they can be
arrested and face a fine of up to £500.
The
orders are in operation at Winchester Road Playing Fields, the
Manor Gardens, Rosewood Park playing fields, the Jubilee Gardens,
Southwell Gardens and Apex Park.
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